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Diagramming sentences

Diagramming sentences. Gerunds and Gerund Phrases #1. A gerund is a verb that ends in – ing and is used as a noun. A gerund phrase is made up of a gerund, its complements, and all modifiers of the gerund and its complements. ger. und. direct object of the gerund. verb. direct object.

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Diagramming sentences

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  1. Diagramming sentences

  2. Gerunds and Gerund Phrases #1 • A gerund is a verb that ends in –ing and is used as a noun. • A gerund phrase is made up of a gerund, its complements, and all modifiers of the gerund and its complements.

  3. ger und direct object of the gerund verb direct object adjective

  4. Ex: Giving speeches frightens some people. Giv ing speeches frightens people some

  5. Copy each sentence and then diagram. • Jogging tires me quickly. • Hearing that joke reminds me of a funny story.

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